Are you thinking about changing careers to become a vet tech? Switching careers can be a very intimidating process, but in the end most people find that everything works out for the best. If you’ve been stuck in a mind-numbing career that offers no fulfillment, you owe it to yourself to at least consider a…
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Veterinary technicians who wish to specialize in the area of emergency and critical care may apply for admission to the The Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians. The AVECCT was granted provisional recognition by NAVTA in January 1996, making it one of the oldest recognized vet tech specialties. The organization has put together…
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Low pay and competition from unlicensed assistants were the two primary concerns cited by techs in NAVTAs 2007 survey (click to enlarge). Every profession has its pros and cons, and the field of veterinary technology is no different. It’s helpful to be aware of some of the cons of being a vet tech, this way…
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Are you curious about the difference between vet assistants and vet techs? These job titles may not sound very different, but they are! Schooling and Training Certified veterinary technicians are individuals who have graduated from a two-year vet tech program accredited by the AVMA. In most states, graduates have also taken and passed a state…
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Note: This post is the second in a two-part series for high school students. The first post is: Vet Tech Advice for High School Students: Part 1 By now you’ve done some research, talking to actual vet techs, and even spent some time shadowing one. You like what you’ve read, hear, and seen, and you’ve…
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Are you a student in high school who hopes to one day become a vet tech? Wondering if there’s anything you can do to prepare yourself for school and get a better idea of what the job might be like? Here are a few things you can do that will increase your chances of being…
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